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Not all types of prostatitis are preventable. Thorough hand-washing after a bowel movement and prior to handling the penis may prevent the transfer of bacteria from the rectal area to the genitourinary tract.
Infections that are associated with STDs can be prevented by practicing safer-sex behaviors.
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Review Date: 06/13/2006
Reviewed By: Neil D. Sherman, MD, Urologist, Essex County, NJ. Review provided
by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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